History, The More You Know

Washington Didn't Have Wooden Teeth

One of the most enduring myths about George Washington is that his dentures were made of wood. Although he did have false teeth, none were made of wood. The dentures he wore when he was inaugurated were made from carved hippopotamus ivory.

In 1912, a Paris orphanage held a raffle to raise money—the prizes were live babies.
Since 1945, all British tanks have been equipped with the necessary items for making tea.
Genghis Khan did not force the poor, teachers, artists, and lawyers from paying tax.
Adolf Hitler was the first to initiate the ban on human zoos.